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Nicholas Rhodes KC

UK Bar 2026

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A highly regarded advocate experienced in corporate criminal and regulatory offences, specialising in financial crime, serious fraud, bribery and corruption. His practice includes advising and representing UK and overseas commercial organisations, legal and finance professionals, on corporate governance issues, regulatory compliance, financial services regulation and corporate criminal liabilities. His practice includes murder, manslaughter and serious organised crime offences in trials conducted in the UK, Northern Ireland and the Cayman Islands.

He led a team in Somaliland working for the Horizon Institute under the DFID scheme to rebuild and modernise the Justice System, revise laws, train the senior judiciary and advise the Chief Justice and Minister of Justice. He has appeared before the Courts of Appeal (England and Wales) and (Caribbean) and the House of Lords/Supreme Court/Privy Council (ex Jamaica). He has also appeared in Courts Martial.

Recorder (Appointed 2002)

Registered to receive work by direct access and authorised to practice in a dual capacity.

Professional Memberships

CBA, FLA, SE Circuit.

Publications

Beating Bribery and Corruption (with Calvin Jackson) and on the Criminal Liabilities of Incorporated and Unincorporated Entities.

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Strengths

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  • He is pleasant and sensible.

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  • Rhodes is highly regarded.

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Ranked Barristers at 187 Chambers (18)

All Circuits

London (Bar)

South Eastern (Bar)

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